Author(s): Dan Alexe
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged Kiev to allow Ukrainian soldiers who are encircled in an eastern Ukrainian town to surrender to rebel forces. The separatists claim the recent truce does not apply to the battle front at Debaltseve.
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said some government troops were taken prisoner by separatists in Debaltseve, but denied claims by Russian media that a large number of soldiers were captured.
On Tuesday, speaking at a …read more
Source: New Europe
